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Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:00 pm EDT

Warner sets completion percentage record

Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner(notes) has set the single-game mark for completion percentage, breaking the record set by Vinny Testaverde(notes) with the Cleveland Browns in 1993. Vinny went 21 of 23 for a 91.30 completion rate, and Warner one-upped him by going 24 of 26 (92.3). Warner hit nine different receivers in Arizona's 31-17 win over the Jaguars, and Anquan Boldin(notes) led the way with eight catches. The Jaguars helped by refusing to sack Warner once all day. In completing his first 15 passes, Warner also tied a team record (Jake Plummer(notes), 1998). 

The interesting thing about Warner's feat is that he wasn't the only one with a super-efficient performance on Sunday. Atlanta's Matt Ryan(notes) completed 21 of his 27 passes (77.8 percent), including three touchdowns. Ryan hit seven receivers, and Tony Gonzalez(notes) further proved the superior wisdom of the trade that brought him to Atlanta as he caught seven passes for 71 yards and a score. Gonzo also cleared the middle on Roddy White's(notes) touchdown - just the kind of complementary receiver the Falcons didn't have last season.

For those of you who thought our Brett Favre(notes) spoof last Sunday was a bit unkind, it behooves us to report that #4 completed 23 of his 27 attempts (85.2) for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Favre also set the NFL record with his 271st straight start, which is pretty darned impressive.

And from the "efficiency is a relative concept" department, we're happy to report that Jake Delhomme(notes) threw only one interception against the Falcons. You go, Jake!

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  1. clean
    1. Posted by clean Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    the cleveland browns can't even call themselves a NFL foot ball team because they suck my high school team could beat them
  2. rbdal34
    2. Posted by rbdal34 Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    Kurt Warner's look in that picture is priceless.
  3. herboverstreet_com
    3. Posted by herboverstreet_com Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:40 pm EDT

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    Maybe the Jags should give Matt Jones a call......
  4. jithu2
    4. Posted by jithu2 Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    nice
  5. Alejandrino A
    5. Posted by Alejandrino A Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:35 pm EDT

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    i hope warner has a good year again
  6. EDWARD
    6. Posted by EDWARD Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    Good going Kurt. Proud of you!!!!!!!!
  7. Dev M
    7. Posted by Dev M Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    how bout them cowboys
  8. crazymrhyde
    8. Posted by crazymrhyde Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:37 pm EDT

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    Was he (Warner) in the 80's band Wham?
  9. Nick
    9. Posted by Nick Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:37 pm EDT

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    I believe Tom Brady completed 26 of 27 against the Jags in the PLAYOFFS a couple years ago...
  10. HowardG
    10. Posted by HowardG Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Good for Kurt Warner! Its too bad he's not still in St. Louis.
  11. CMC
    11. Posted by CMC Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Good guys DO NOT always finish last!
  12. Eddie
    12. Posted by Eddie Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:39 pm EDT

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    if anybody in the NFL needs a win just play the jags.
  13. Matt A
    13. Posted by Matt A Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:39 pm EDT

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    NICE win for BIG RED today....
  14. JosephA
    14. Posted by JosephA Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:39 pm EDT

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    how bout them jets?
  15. tsouthagain@...
    15. Posted by tsouthagain@... Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:39 pm EDT

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    Could not happen to a better guy!
  16. OLD MAN
    16. Posted by OLD MAN Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    Let us give credit where it is due and Warner's is more than due. A great day for without out a doubt a very great quarterback. His age and yards and touchdowns says it all... Go Kurt in your case and Farve age isn't much of a factor..Combine their ages and yards and it is more than impressive it is down right unbelievable..
  17. Melissa
    17. Posted by Melissa Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    This story goes out to all the morons who say about the experienced QBs who keep playing well "They're old and should retire already." I think Kurt told you all where you can stick that.
  18. Steve
    18. Posted by Steve Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    go Raiders
  19. Mr Chesseburga
    19. Posted by Mr Chesseburga Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    Ravens 2-0!!!!!!!!
  20. Dan
    20. Posted by Dan Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:41 pm EDT

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    Nice to see a good guy like Kurt have success. He deserves it.
  21. Eddie
    21. Posted by Eddie Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:41 pm EDT

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    if anybody in the NFL needs a win just play the jags.
  22. Jim
    22. Posted by Jim Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:41 pm EDT

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    Go Rams!
  23. cashtap
    23. Posted by cashtap Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:41 pm EDT

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    facial

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